Peruvians are known for their genial warmth and hospitality.
Peru today has a mixed population but is still predominantly ‘Amerindian’ (indigenous American indians). There are many ‘mestizos’ (mixed Amerindian-Spanish/European) but less so in the Andean highlands, away from the capital, Lima. And also a significant Asian (Japanese, Chinese) population or mixed ethnicity. Continue reading
When I first listened to DACs, I concluded quite quickly that ‘multi-bit’ DACs sounded more like music to me, than ‘bitstream’ DACs – more dynamic & ‘alive’.
The TDA1541 was originally developed by Philips (in 1985) as a high performance stereo DAC. The ‘A’ version was manufactured between 1989-1995. It was (is still?) regarded as one of the best sounding DACs ever made. This chip was used in almost 100 different CD players Continue reading
Arguably still the most sublimely uncomplicated and beautiful example of modern architecture sits at the foot of Mont Juic in Barcelona city in Catalunya, Spain.
The German Pavilion, constructed for the Barcelona International Exposition of 1929, was designed by German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
This is our finalised DIY cleaner ‘kitset’ design.
It is a 3-piece ‘kitset’ designed for easy self-assembly, with only 4 screws.
An additional 3 screws attach a slow-rotating BBQ ‘rotisserie’ motor and the whole assembly fits neatly onto the top of a 6 Litre Ultrasonic Cleaner tank. Continue reading
We all know that the small things matter in hi-fi. Especially at the front end of the audio system – eg. the pickup cartridge and tonearm.
The Trans-Fi Terminator tonearm is constructed with a 6mm aluminium ‘L’ Mounting Plate. It’s machined shape and necessary slotted holes, no doubt reduce its structural and torsional rigidity.
Would there be energy loss? Continue reading
I have to say that I’m a little bit excited about this right now…..
Over the past week, I have been testing vinyl records in an Ultrasonic cleaning machine and the results have been all positive.
In the past, I have used a Nitty Gritty record cleaning machine (RCM) and in recent years have acquired an old but well-respected Keith Monks RCM (below). Continue reading
Following Pt I, next, the Amplifier boards are removed for modifications:
